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$1,279+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIO
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Tue 10/319:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop19h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 17/323:55
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop25h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,055
Sun 6/919:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop16h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 13/922:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,100
Sun 30/819:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop16h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 6/922:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,107
Fri 29/519:50
AKL
-
GIG
1 stop17h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 6/619:35
GIG
-
AKL
2 stops31h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1$2,144
Mon 9/219:50
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 23/223:55
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop25h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/1$2,149
Tue 3/219:50
AKL
-
GIG
2 stops37h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 23/202:25
GIG
-
AKL
1 stop23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/1$2,161

Find flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Return from

$2,055

One-way from

$1,279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,029
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Auckland to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($341 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

19:50-00:05

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/6

05:00-17:30

2 stops21h 30m

$2,174

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

19:50-22:55

1 stop19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/3

04:50-17:30

2 stops20h 40m

$2,176

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

20:00-10:45

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 16/5

05:00-17:30

2 stops21h 30m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

19:50-08:55

2 stops28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

19:50-16:20

2 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,184

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

19:50-00:05

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/6

19:35-17:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,224

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

19:50-14:10

1 stop34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/2

18:40-17:30

1 stop30h 50m

$2,240

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

20:00-10:45

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

13:40-14:05

2 stops33h 25m

$2,273

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

08:20-22:00

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 15/5

17:15-17:30

2 stops33h 15m

$2,275

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL - GIG

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

08:20-22:00

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

17:15-17:30

2 stops33h 15m

$2,275

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Best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Rio de Janeiro is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro takes 17 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways.

LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From $2,004
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $2,274

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 24 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways to Brazil have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,915 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost $127, while return flights cost around $181.

  • How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around $502, however they can be found for as little as $208.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1.6 km away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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